School Chaplaincy Pathway

Ridley College offers a one year Graduate Diploma in Divinity that trains school chaplains and better equips Christian teachers.

Chaplains fulfil a unique role:

They are active in promoting student wellbeing, particularly through the provision of pastoral care

They encourage reflection about the spiritual dimensions of life

They have an educative role in the areas of beliefs, values, morals, ethics and religion

They work to facilitate the connection of students into the school network and wider community

Together with your teaching qualification, the Graduate Diploma will give you the formal qualifications required by ACCESS Ministries for its chaplains. Christian teachers will also benefit as they lead Christian studies, CRE, pastoral care and other school-based ministries.

The Graduate Diploma may be taken full time or part time, during the day or evenings, in classes or online.

School chaplaincy is an ideal opportunity for Christian teachers who want to change the focus of their current engagement with students to a more proactive pastoral care and discipleship role.

The Graduate Diploma provides foundational studies in Old and New Testaments, and an excellent overview of Christian theology. A specialist unit in chaplaincy completes the core. A range of electives allow you to tailor your program to your needs and interests.